CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE51 GXS

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,922 mi
Last recorded218,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 218,922 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 210,572 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section corroded

offside rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2016 210,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section corroded

offside rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 202,831 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Slight play in ball joint on offside track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2014 190,481 miles

judder from offside front brake

play in offside front anti roll bar link bush

slight noise to nrarside front wheel bearing

suspect play in in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 24 Jul 2014 190,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

judder from offside front brake

play in offside front anti roll bar link bush

suspect play in in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 24 Jul 2013 182,634 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at rear box

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 171,870 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 170,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 89,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE51 GXS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 GXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 GXS?

You can check the full history of AE51 GXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE51 GXS registered?

AE51 GXS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AE51 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GXS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 GXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE51 GXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.